Diagnostic Radiology Technologists

Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC•Fort Belvoir, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Kako'o Services LLC is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more. We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service. Kako'o Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.

Requirements

Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in the specialty identified in the TO.
One (1) year of experience as a radiologic technologist or in the specialty area identified in the TO.

Responsibilities

Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.
Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures.
Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
Process digital images and submit them for interpretation by radiologists.
Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.
As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call log book.
Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of an adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention.
Recognize the need for, and institute, the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.